MSU Extension

4-H Youth Development Program

4-H is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. With more than
6 million participating youth there are clubs in every county of every state. Adult
leaders and volunteers work with youth (ages 5-19) in a variety of settings including
schools, day camps, overnight camps, after school clubs, and other learning environments.
They teach these youngsters life skills and provide opportunities for them to practice
and use the tools they learn. They also teach them how to meet their own needs and
those of the community in positive ways. The variety of projects offered allow young
people to develop skills that will help them succeed and reach their full potential
throughout their lifetime.

The 4-H Motto

"To make the best better." was proposed in 1927 by Miss Carrie Harrison,

botanist in the Bureau of Plant Industry, and was adopted by the leaders.